Metal Storage Shelving

Metal storage shelving brings efficiency, improved safety, and faster completion of tasks to factories and warehouses. Metal storage shelving is available in a wide range of steel wire gauges and design builds to accommodate both small storage areas and large, heavy duty warehouse environments. Investing in the right steel shelving system now can make the difference between meeting budget and going in the hole. Inefficient organization and slowdowns in production can quickly add up to costly overtime hours, lost contracts, or even worker injuries. Investing in metal storage shelves can also convert previously unnoticed space into usable storage areas that minimize the need for relocation and create a safer overall environment to operate in.

Closed Metal Shelving
Closed metal storage shelving is closed on the sides and the back and offers the security of a cabinet. Closed metal storage shelves can be folded together and locked for security, or they can be opened fast and placed against the wall, using the flat vertical service as brace. The sturdy steel construction makes it possible for these units to safely organize and support 450lbs of materials.

Closed Shelf units can be used in factories, storage areas, warehouse floors, and even office areas. Some companies convert shelves into storage bins by adding vertical sections. This is often done in assembly line environments where workers need access to small parts that are efficiently organized and easily retrievable. 10 gauge metal storage shelving is generally used in office environments and for light storage in back rooms. Heavier, 20 gauge steel closed shelves feature a standard 36 inch width and are available in a variety of height and length dimensions. Custom sizes can also be ordered through your Easy Rack material handling specialist.

Open Metal Storage Shelving
Open metal shelving offers two very important advantages to cramped facilities. Because they are often much taller than wide, they can be placed in narrow quarters and convert unused vertical space into storage rack space. Also, because they have not back or side panels, they can be accessed from any direction.

Although they may appear more fragile than closed backed units, 20 gauge open metal storage shelves are quite sturdy. They can easily handle up to 450 pounds in weight. 20 gauge steel shelves are ideal material handling tools to invest in if you need to reorganize and consolidate your storage areas. Smaller gauge steel units are available as well, ideal for parts storage, lighter materials and boxes, and even paperwork and office supplies for indoor storage environments.

Industrial-Strength Metal Storage Shelving
Wide span or long span metal shelving is commonly referred to as industrial strength steel shelving because it is designed to accommodate extremely heavy loads and large components. Some wide span units are so long they can convert an entire wall into efficient compartmentalized storage space. Long span shelving units can be purchased in sizes measuring up to 24-gauge and offer industrial clients a reliable method of storing motor parts, construction materials, and tools. Because they are corrosion resistant, they are also used for chemical storage as well.

Rivet Shelving
If you are storing very light weight materials and need a shelf that does not require additional braces and supports, rivet shelving will get the job done for a marginal cost. These shelves are the least expensive storage units we carry, and, like open shelving, allow you to access material from all sides and do not use braces that could obstruct storage access.

Mezzanine Metal Storage Shelving & Decking Systems
Mezzanine systems are intended to convert vertical cube space into multiple floors within a facility that is facing an imminent move due to space restrictions. They commonly increase storage areas in warehouses by as much as 150%. The investment in a mezzanine storage system is almost always less than that of a relocation, and the installation of these systems causes much less downtime than having to move and set up shop in an entirely new location.

Pallet Rack Metal Storage Shelving
Metal used pallet rack storage shelves have become standards in almost every warehouse and factory. This is because almost all raw materials and supplies are shipped on pallets, and pallet racks make it easy to simply store the pallets as they arrive than to break them down and store their contents individually. The man hours this saves companies is enormous, and can contribute significantly toward minimizing overhead and weekend catch-up work.

Easy Rack carries a wide variety of commercial shelving, material handling equipment, commercial lighting, used pallet racks, and modular prefab buildings installed nationwide. If you can not find what you are looking for call us toll free at 1-888-776-3720 and we will find it for you.

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